Commentary on: HsiaoCY, HsiehMH, TsengCJ, et al. Quality of life of individuals with schizophrenia living in the community: relationship to socio-demographic, clinical and
psychosocial characteristicsJ Clin Nurs2012;
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Implications for practice and research

The quality of relationships with caregivers should be considered by clinicians as a means for improving the quality of life
(QoL) of individuals with schizophrenia.

The current findings suggest that family therapy may have substantial benefit for individuals with schizophrenia's sense of
well-being as well.

Future research should aim to measure several key illness domains linked to subjective life satisfaction such as illness insight
and skills in cognitive function to clarify the role of caregiver relationships to other closely linked …